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Installation Procedure

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    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

    Fig 1: Knuckle
    GM3966970Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install Knuckle(1)
  2. Fig 2: Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Outer Nut And Bolt
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  3. Install Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Bolt(2) a NEW bolt.
  4. Install Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Nut(1) -Lower Control Arm Replacement (with F55) Lower Control Arm Replacement (without F55) 
  5. Fig 3: Lower Rear Trailing Arm Outer Nut
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  6. Install the NEW lower rear trailing arm outer bolt (2) and the nut (1). Trailing Arm Replacement (Upper) Trailing Arm Replacement (Lower) 
  7. Fig 4: Upper Rear Trailing Arm Nut And Bolt
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  8. Install the NEW upper rear trailing arm outer bolt (2) and the nut (1). Trailing Arm Replacement (Upper) Trailing Arm Replacement (Lower) 
  9. Fig 5: Parking Brake Cable Bolt
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  10. Install the brake cable to the knuckle and install the retaining bolt (1). Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement
  11. Fig 6: Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Bolt
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  12. Install Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Bolt(1) -Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement 
  13. Fig 7: Rear Suspension Adjust Link Outer Bolt
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  14. Install Rear Suspension Adjust Link Outer Bolt(1) -Adjust Link Replacement 
  15. Fig 8: Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Outer Nut And Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Outer Bolt
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  16. Install NEW Rear Suspension Upper Lateral Link Bolt (2)
  17. Install Rear Suspension Upper Lateral Link nut (1)Upper Control Arm Replacement 
  18. Fig 9: Wheel Speed Sensor Bolt
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  19. Install Rear Wheel Speed Sensor(2)
  20. Install Wheel Speed Sensor Bolt(1)Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement
  21. Install the rear brake backing plate. Rear Brake Backing Plate Replacement
  22. Install the wheel bearing and hub assembly. Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement 
  23. Install the rear brake rotor. Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (JE5, J55)Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (J6G)
  24. Install the rear brake caliper and bracket. Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement
  25. Fig 10: Wheel Drive Shaft Nut
    GM3966957Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  26. Install the NEW wheel drive shaft retaining nut (1). Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side (LCV, LF4)Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side (LTG, LGX) , or Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side (LGX, LTG)Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side (LF4, LCV)
  27. Install the rear wheel. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Non V-Series)Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (V-Series)
  28. Adjust the rear wheel alignment. Rear Camber Adjustment , or Rear Toe Adjustment